discompose

Example Sentences

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This did not seem to discompose him; on the contrary, he looked rather amused.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

The vehemence with which I put this question seemed to discompose my attendant.

From The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)

My approach seemed to discompose them not a little.

From Mr. Marx's Secret by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

"Your suspicions discompose me very much," and he came back for a candle.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

But Ruxton had no desire to discompose him.

From The Men Who Wrought by Cullum, Ridgwell